Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 vs Harrison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
Alamosa · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
473 students
Harrison School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
472 students
| Measure | Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 Alamosa, Colorado | Harrison School Canon City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 993 | #680 of 993 |
| National rank | #39171 of 50,301 | #37098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 473 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Alamosa | Canon City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 29.0).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Harrison School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Harrison School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 81.2%).
- •Harrison School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 better than Harrison School?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison School ranks higher (32.2 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Harrison School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Alamosa and Canon City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5: 473. Harrison School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Harrison School rank in Colorado?
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 is 727th of 993 and Harrison School is 680th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).